MEXICAN FOOD EL RINCONCITO MEXICANO

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw shell eggs stored on one shelf in stand up reach in cooler in the prep area over cooked chicken, cooked beef, and fresh cut cilantro. Operator moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container on hand wash sink in the service station, operator moved container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on the cook line. Operator placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered waste receptacle in the employee unisex restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not available, operator states it in in the process of being laminated and is not currently on property.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on stand up reach on cooler in the prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. The manager removed the scooper from rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the reach in cooler. Operator rearranged reach in cooler according to proper cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked rice container to scoop rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured and not easy to clean Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle in unisex restroom.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on left hand stand up cooler torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles above the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on double door stainless steel reach in cooler on the left side of refrigerators. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed torn gaskets on double door stainless steel reach in cooler on the left side of refrigerators Time Extended

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM expired 2-2024. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to to go station next to the cash register, operator refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container used to scoop sugar in the bulk in use bin on the dry storage shelf. In the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above equipment in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on double door stainless refrigerator nest to the stand up freezer.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on ceiling light near the rear exit door in the back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above peppers, tomatoes, and chayote squash. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles in kitchen above preparation table and cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield cover on ceiling light by rear exit door.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored sauces in reach in cooler by rear shelves in kitchen not covered.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available for checking sanitizer levels. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at time of inspection.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line, operator placed soap next to sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared over 24 hours being stored in reach in refrigerator without date marking, discussed with owner the importance of date marking food and length of time cooked food may be held. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook and prep areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed refried beans being prepared outside on propane grill in 32 quart approximate size metal pan with lid. Admin Complaint

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash signs present in restroom used by employees.

Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed refried beans being boiled on propane grill behind restaurant with no over head protection Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed batch food prepared in reach in cooler , no date marking.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile by rear door hanging loose paper towel look above and around it.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing hair restraint and preparing food. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink on bare area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed open bags of rice, flour, sugar in unlabeled bins. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on using smooth ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor. Operator placed onions on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen raw meat thawing at room temperature.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/spices.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked peppers in reachin cooler Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cookline . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over customer food, storage corrected Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to hold pan of utensils Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed water Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site